Grace Lutheran Church Notes and Local Services
Church listings for Grace Lutheran and area congregations in Alton and surrounding towns. Schedules include Sunday School 9 a.m. and worship times, confirmation classes, choirs, Lenten services, youth activities, and special events with pastors Keith Selberg Gerald McGee and others.
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Keith D. Selberg
Fellowship Hall
Gerald McGee
ST. John's Lutheran
Western Douglas
W.W. H. Lindaurst
Denver Serviceman Completes Navy Basic Training Course
Seaman Apprentice Rodney A. Sassmann USN 18 son of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Sassmann Denver has graduated after nine weeks of Navy basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois He studied military subjects and trained under conditions similar to those on ship or at shore stations
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Great Lakes, Ill
Rodney A. Sassmann
USN
Floyd W. Sassmann
Denver
Navy
Naval Training Center
Davenport Senator Launches Republican Lieut Governor Bid
Senator Roger W. Jepsen of Davenport, aged 39, announced today his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He said he will seek the post to advance party goals and state leadership.
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Davenport
Roger W. Jepsen
Jepsen Nominated for Iowa Lieutenant Governor
Cedar Falls native and Republican activist B W Jepsen seeks the lieutenant governor nomination. A former 82nd Airborne paratrooper and longtime GOP organizer, he has led party efforts in Davenport and Scott County and served on the county board after a 1962 election. He and his wife Dee raise three sons and three daughters.
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Ginning
Young Republican College
Cedar Falls
GOP
Davenport
Scott County
UGOP
Scott
82Nd Airborne Division
Jepsen
Dee
Jun High Students Shine At Maynard Music Festival
The Feb 24 junior high music festival at Maynard drew 13 schools. Tripoli earned seven superior solo ratings including Becky Sassman and Tim Pleggenkuhle. Five more solos gained excellent ratings. ensembles earned numerous superior and excellent marks in clarinet saxophone cornet and flute groups. Congratulations to these young musicians.
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Maynard
Tripoli
Becky Sassman
Tim Pleggenkuhle
Jayne Seelhammer
Colleen Marquardt
Debra Towne
Shannon Finney
Danny Rucker
Jackie Boeckman
Jean Kerr
Deborah Leistikow
Carol Pint
Connie Matthias
DeAnn Ellerman
Debra Tonne
Doris O'Connell
Nancy Pleggenkuhle
Brenda Frahm
Doris Ann Buls
Cornet
Kim Waterman
Tony Magnall
Allen Mohling
Richard Rettig
Corn
Debra Edwards
Connie Siggelkow
Doris O’connell
Connie O’connell
Sue Lindquist
Sheryl Bravener
Chippy the 57 Chevy Bel Air in blue with chips
Harry Siever shows off his 1957 Chevy Bel Air nicknamed Chippy for the hood paint chips. The two door hardtop uses a 283 with a three on the tree and offers front and rear speakers though the radio is weak. Mileage unknown, tires mostly good with one bald, hubcaps added to keep wheels warm.
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Harry Siever
Chippy
Harry
Florida students run unofficial classes amid teacher strike
Editorial lauds Florida seniors who continue studies during a strike. Students set up classes with unqualified teachers, study on older copyrighted books, and face crowded rooms. The piece argues students deserve support for future and teacher raises.
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Florida
Paul Zander crowned state champion in 180 lb class
Paul A Zander a 6 3 senior from Tri poli weighs 180 pounds and is the class A state champion at 180 lbs. He is described as the terror of his weight class with interests in football and ice skating. Marvin Luhring, a Waverly graduate, is noted for his plans after May graduation and his views on Vietnam.
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Paul A. Zander
Tripoli
Paul
Arnold Zander
Judy
Kirchhoff
Arlan Luhring
Waverly
Marvin
Marv
Vietnam
Serv Representatives To Be Here On March 7
An assembly for all juniors and seniors will be held Thursday March 7 at 1 00 in Tripoli high school. Representatives from Marines Navy Army and Air Force will explain students military obligations and what each branch offers. The meeting will last about one hour.
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Tripoli High School
Service
Marines
Navy
Army
Air Force
Kindergarten Roundup Set for Friday at East Grade School
A kindergarten roundup will be held Friday in the east grade school building for all students who will be five by or on Sept 15, 1968. Parents are reminded that kin-
Junior Class Mothers Plan Prom Meeting
On Monday March 11 at 8 00 p m junior class mothers will gather to organize the junior senior class prom. The session will be held in the high school library.
Student Teach Interview Reveals Long Journey to Classroom
Interview with Brian Kost a tall student teacher in biology shows his start under supervision of Mr Samuelson and Mr Koster. He hails from ling Illinois and studies at burg major biology minor in education. He recalls a teaching day when class desks suddenly turned and notes students’ humor. He enjoys swimming and track at Wartburg and plans to teach with the Corps in Africa.
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Brian Kost
Biolog
Samuelson
Koster
Ling, Ill
Attenburg
Wartburg
Clude
Th Corps
Africa
TB Shots Have Varied Effects on THS Seniors
THS seniors faced var ied reactions after school shots in the lunch room. Students formed circles as alphabetical order determined who went first with rubbing alcohol on arms. Barb Deterding offered comfort while Steve Heideman warned it would hurt. Donna Kappmeyer watched as teachers swarmed in to start.
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Jenny Davison
THS
Sharon Buenger
Steve Ellison
Steve Heideman
Roger
Logen Harms
Dr. Weeber
Donna Kappmeyer
Donna
Gang
Kris
Carol B
Mr. Milius
Sheryl W
Barb D
Curt N
Jane R
Rick W
Mike Harris
Jane F
Judy P
Mr. van Ahn
Diane I
Vicky
Mary K
Dean
Mr. Harms
Steve Blasberg
Roger Kerr
Mr. Miller
What would you do with a pantile
Students and teachers guess at uses for a pantile a curved roofing tile shaped like an S curve The real answer is provided that pantiles are roofing tiles laid with the large curve over the next to overlap them
Frid ay Kindergarten Classes Canceled for Children
Statements note that kindergarten classes for children will not be held on Friday and advise checking the latest Leaders for the time schedule.
Irregular School Day Reminiscences Reported
Fragmentary classroom notes describe moments in algebra and other periods. Students Darrel Mixdorf and Kris Ryan clash with Mr. Kirchhoff over attention and participation while Barb and Jennifer Davison respond with uncertain answers.
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Darrel Mixdorf
Barkhoff
Darrel
Bi L
Hem
Lee Selek
Don
Ray
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